Speak In Flow

Melinda Lee
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How loud is your inner critic? Would you love to silence the inner critic and develop the skills to Speak in Flow? After a decade of studying the state of flow, Melinda Lee has found the actionable and practical steps for heart-centred leaders to develop their communication confidence. Melinda helps leaders like you overcome their fear of public speaking and transform self-doubt into confidence & freedom, so they can exponentially increase their impact with heart and ease. We all have an internal dial of authentic strength, and when we learn to turn it up in spite of our circumstances, people feel and hear us, and our world changes. That is the power of our voice. When we Speak in Flow: · We feel free to be ourselves. · We speak from the heart. · We can connect with our audience · We feel more in alignment with our purpose. · Other people are attracted to us, and more opportunities show up! There are many ways to manifest authority, abundance and influence. What I stand for and love doing is empowering others to get in touch with their heart, tune into their intuition, and communicate their truth. This is Speak in Flow.

  1. What Sets You Apart? Most Can't Answer.

    5일 전

    What Sets You Apart? Most Can't Answer.

    What truly sets your company apart? Most leaders can't answer that question clearly, and that's exactly why their communication breaks down as they scale. In this episode of the Speak in Flow podcast, Legacy Growth Series, Melinda reveals how speaking in flow goes beyond public speaking to transform communication into a standardized system of clarity, one that keeps leadership, internal teams, and client-facing messaging perfectly aligned. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why “Soft Skills” Are Actually a System “Communication becomes less about a soft skill, and more about a system of standards.” How to create clear standards for what your team tolerates (and doesn’t tolerate) in communication, turning inconsistent chatter into reliable execution. How to Build a Culture of Communication What gets repeated gets believed, executed on, and felt by your clients. Learn how intentional cadences and accountability systems turn internal alignment into external reputation. Closing the Gap Between Leadership and Teams "What is shared, what is reinterpreted, and what is reinforced?" A powerful framework to stop message dilution at every level, from CEO huddle to client conversation. Why Growth Breaks “It's not because a leadership team lacks intelligence or effort.” Why the same conversations that worked with 5 people will fracture a team of 50, and how clarity around your uniqueness prevents that fracture. ________________________________________ Knowing everything isn't enough. Real leverage isn't just eloquence or intelligence; it's having clarity about what sets you apart. Learn why it's not necessary to have all the answers in our latest post. "The Smart Person Trap. Being Right Isn't Enough to Lead." ________________________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcast review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

    9분
  2. Scaling a Company? Here's Why Most Leaders Fail

    5월 26일

    Scaling a Company? Here's Why Most Leaders Fail

    About 80% of new U.S. businesses survive their first year. However, only about 50% make it to year five, and roughly 35% last ten years. What truly makes the difference between those who survive in the long term and those who don't? In this episode of The Speak In Flow Podcast, fractional CMO Sarah Fruy joins Melinda Lee to unveil how to be part of the success stories while your company keeps growing. A must-listen for any executive or founder feeling the growing pains of a team that's doubling in size, wondering why your hard-earned culture feels like it's slipping away, and looking for a proven roadmap to scale without breaking what made you strong. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why Growth Breaks Companies “There tends to be this friction between the old and the new.” Sarah reveals why turnover during scaling is actually healthy and how to manage the transition from wearing many hats to owning specialized roles. The OKR Communication System “Every action that each individual, each department is taking should be in service of a company-level objective.” Cascading objectives and key results (OKRs) create clarity. Weekly all-hands meetings, Slack updates, and AI recaps work together to prevent message dilution. The One Tool That Ends Meeting Madness “Audit your meetings.” Cut unnecessary calls, dismiss people after 15 minutes when their part is done, and use asynchronous updates on Slack instead of performative stand-ups. Why Your Company Values Are Probably Lying to Your Employees If you say you value work-life balance but celebrate the person who worked all weekend, you're creating a disconnect that kills morale. ____________________________________ Believing that you have all the answers is one of the fastest ways to stifle your team members’ initiative and hinder your company’s growth. The worst part? Many leaders fall into this trap without realizing it. Learn how to avoid this pitfall in our latest blog post. "The Smart Person Trap." ____________________________________ About the Guest: Sarah Fruy is an experienced fractional CMO and marketing advisor who has nearly 20 years of experience in B2B and B2C across online advertising, SaaS, and digital media. She has helped two companies scale past $100 million and played a key role at Pantheon, contributing to the company's rise to a $1 billion valuation and unicorn status. As VP of Marketing at Rockbot, she spearheaded initiatives that generated a 76% year-over-year surge in marketing-driven revenue. Social Handles Website: www.sarahfruy.com LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfruy/ Fun Facts: 🌿 Sarah's love for growing plants started small but has spiraled into a full-blown jungle with 45 pots (and counting) taking over her house. 🧩 She's a puzzle purist — no cheating by looking at the picture on the box. The harder, the better. 📷 She's also passionate about photography, especially capturing intimate portraits of loved ones and black-and-white architecture shots that tell a story through shadows and light. _____________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ The Legacy Growth System™: https://www.speakinflow.com/legacy-growth-system Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcast review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

    35분
  3. One Wrong Sentence Just Cost You a Client

    5월 21일

    One Wrong Sentence Just Cost You a Client

    What truly kills trust in a high-stakes conversation? Is it fumbling your words, talking too much, or freezing when you don't have the answer? In this episode of the Speak In Flow podcast, host Melinda Lee sits down with Becca Gordon, entrepreneur, advisor, and founder of Becca Gordon Consulting, with over 25 years of experience, to diagnose the hidden communication problems that sabotage leaders when the pressure is on. From having the wrong people in the room to failing to listen because you're too busy planning your next brilliant point, Becca exposes the subtle yet devastating ways leaders erode trust without even realizing it. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The #1 Trust Eroder “Part of being a leader is selecting who's in the conversation.” Strategically choosing who speaks, when, and why is important. Showing respect among your team matters more than being right. Three Somatic Tactics to Stop Talking Too Much “Take physical notes so I'm not just thinking of what I'm going to say next.” A self-described Type A Virgo who loves to be heard, Becca shares her three grounding strategies. What to Do When You Don't Know the Answer Making up an answer breaks trust instantly. Instead, learn how to pause, redirect, ask clarifying questions, or buy time with integrity. Why People Buy the Second-Best Product "People will choose the second-best product if it's provided by people they trust." Discover how communication standards across your entire company drive customer loyalty, retention, and ultimately, acquisition. ____________________________________ If you're someone whose mind races and needs to voice ideas as they come, you've likely found yourself talking too much, interrupting, or coming off as rude, even unintentionally. Learn how to make a good impression, maintain your train of thought, and express recognition of others' ideas in our latest blog post, "The Smart Person Trap." ____________________________________ About the Guest: Becca Gordon is an entrepreneur, consultant, advisor, investor, and C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across the healthcare industry. From medical education to women's health to healthtech, she has helped early-stage startups master commercialization, go-to-market strategy, messaging, sales teams, and revenue optimization. Becca also spent 12 years in direct perinatal and postpartum care before founding Two Doulas Birth, which she successfully led to acquisition in 2017. Since then, she has become a VC advisor and investor, consulting for hundreds of early-stage digital health and medical device startups. Social Handles LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-gordon/ Fun Facts: 🥾 Becca is an avid traveler and outdoorswoman who also serves as an educator for the Sierra Club's local Wilderness Travel Course 🍪 Her weakness? Chocolate chip cookies and cheese pizza. No fancy desserts needed. 👶 After 12 years in direct perinatal care, she has likely coached more people through labor than most CEOs have coached through board meetings, and she says the communication principles are surprisingly similar. ___________________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ The Legacy Growth System™: https://www.speakinflow.com/legacy-growth-system Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening!

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  4. Why Smart Leaders Lose the Room

    5월 19일

    Why Smart Leaders Lose the Room

    In our last episode, we explored the hidden costs of founder dependency, which occurs when all decisions ultimately rest with the CEO and nothing gets done. In this episode of the Legacy Growth Series, Melinda addresses a critical question that every CEO must answer: Can your leadership team effectively represent you when you're not present? She explains why being the smartest person in the room isn't enough and how the true measure of credibility is whether your message is carried forward. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The "Smart Person" Trap “When you talk so fast, you start to see the people, the room, zoning out.” Why including every detail and talking too fast actually erodes your authority, and the simple shift from what you say to how you make people feel that rebuilds it instantly. Clarity vs. Noise How to diagnose if your leadership team is bringing clarity to your clients or just adding noise, and why the difference directly determines how your business moves forward. What People Carry Forward "Executive presence isn't about how much you know. It's about what people carry forward." Why the only message that matters is the one people remember, repeat, and act on. The 4-Question Leadership Audit “And then ask yourself, as they're speaking, how do I feel?” The exact four questions every leader on your team must be able to answer to test their presence, their clarity, and whether clients will trust them when you're not in the room. _____________________________________ We all want to be the Sherlock Holmes of our team. The one that solves the puzzle and saves the day. But being the smartest person in the room isn't the same as being the leader people want to follow. Learn how to leverage your intelligence as an asset and unite your team in our latest post. "The Smart Person Trap. Being Right Isn't Enough to Lead." _____________________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcast review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

    6분
  5. From a One-Man Show to $12 Billion Projects

    5월 14일

    From a One-Man Show to $12 Billion Projects

    Are you a CEO who still finds yourself overwhelmed, unable to step away without things falling apart? In this Episode of The Speak In Flow Podcast with Melinda Lee, Oscar Zavaleta, founder and CEO of Montez Group, shares his journey from running a one-person operation to leading a team of 35 on billion-dollar infrastructure projects, such as the $12.5 billion VTA Silicon Valley megaproject. If you're a leader who cares deeply about quality but feels trapped by your own involvement, this episode will change how you think about letting go. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Cost of Owning Everything “The hardest part is to say, you know what? I don't need to own it.” Why starting as a one-person show creates a dangerous pattern, and how to break the cycle before your company stagnates. How to Trust Your Team Without Losing Quality “If you break something, we'll fix it.” The mindset shift that allows you to empower people, even when real financial risk is on the line. Why Training Creates Leadership “If you put somebody completely unprepared, that spirit gets beaten down, and then it's hard to build up.” How investing in your people's preparation builds their confidence and their ability to lead. Communication as Rocket Fuel, Not a Soft Skill What becomes possible when your whole team can speak about your company with one consistent voice. ________________________________ You can’t delegate to a team that isn’t working toward the same goal. So, before you consider lightening your workload, ask yourself: “Is my team ready for the responsibility? And how can I tell?” Learn how to identify misalignment in our latest blog post. "Identifying Misalignment. Is your team not working toward the same goal?" ________________________________ About the Guest: Oscar Zavaleta is the founder and CEO of Montez Group, a construction management firm headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Long Beach and Seattle. Born in El Salvador, he earned his Civil Engineering degree from Santa Clara University and has since worked on iconic projects, including SoFi Stadium and the $12.5 billion VTA Silicon Valley megaproject. Oscar is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and dedicates time to supporting industry nonprofits in workforce development, construction management, and transportation. His philosophy? Hire great people, train them well, and then get out of their way. Social Handles Website: www.montezgroup.com Fun Facts: 🏃‍♂️ Oscar is a dedicated runner and casual golfer. ✈️ He loves to travel and read. 🪑 In his spare time, he makes furniture. ________________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcast review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

    32분
  6. 30-Year Sales Leader Reveals the Truth About Startup Growth

    5월 12일

    30-Year Sales Leader Reveals the Truth About Startup Growth

    What if the biggest obstacle to scaling your startup isn't your strategy, but your inability to let go? In this episode of the Speak In Flow podcast, host Melinda Lee sits down with Chris Sterbenc, fractional CRO with over 30 years of experience scaling companies from sub-$1 million to double-digit millions. Together, they unpack why even seasoned leaders struggle with accountability, and how “busyness” often masks a lack of clarity that quietly kills growth. If you're a first-time founder or a CEO who feels like you're still doing a little bit of everything, this episode is your roadmap to installing simple systems. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why Accountability Breaks Down “Especially for startup companies and CEOs that are first-time founders, in that they're doing a little bit of everything, And so a lot of mistakes get made, and sometimes they're really avoidable.” Chris explains why startup CEOs often fail to set clear expectations because they're doing everything themselves, and how that leads to blurred lines, finger-pointing, and missed numbers. How to Delegate Without Micromanaging “Carve off pieces of your world to specialists, but know where the lines begin and end.” Discover how to give your team a clear mission, defined boundaries, and the freedom to execute without meddling or hovering. One Simple Shift to Build Accountability as a Culture “Take the time, make sure both people are exactly on the same page.” Slow down. Document expectations. Use AI tools to record and clarify action items. Chris shares how taking just two extra minutes to confirm “who, what, and when” can prevent the most common breakdowns in execution. What Becomes Possible When Communication Is a System Less friction. More collaboration. A “frictionless environment” where people openly say, “I'm failing at this, help me fix it,” instead of hoping no one notices. That's the ceiling, and it's higher than most founders realize. _________________________________________ A startup's growth is threatened by more than just accountability. Misalignment is right around the corner. What's the solution to both? Communication. Understanding where the problem lies is the first step. Learn how to identify misalignment in our latest blog post. "Identifying Misalignment. Is your team not working toward the same goal?" _________________________________________ About the Guest: Chris Sterbenc is a fractional CRO and sales leadership veteran. Since 1990, he has helped scale multiple high-growth startups from sub-$1 million to double-digit millions, with several of those companies going public or being acquired, including Infrascale (acquired by Route 66), FreedomVoice (acquired by GoDaddy), Axcient (acquired by eFolder), and more. Today, he coaches first-time founder CEOs through his fractional CRO practice, Scale Up Accelerator Group, where he helps install foundational sales and go-to-market processes so startups can scale without chaos. Social Handles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissterbencsalesleadercro/ Fun Facts: ⛳ He's a lifelong sports enthusiast and still plays "a ton of golf," traveling the country by gravel road to discover new courses. 🍺 He's a huge foodie and loves exploring local microbrews and cuisine wherever he goes. 🏃‍♂️ He's had to "cool it on the more vigorous sports" as the mileage on his body adds up, but that hasn't slowed his competitive spirit. _____________________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcast review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

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  7. The 3 Words Killing Your Team's Execution

    5월 7일

    The 3 Words Killing Your Team's Execution

    Excessive corporate jargon and endless meetings have caused many team members to tune out, even during important meetings. So it's no surprise that, although everyone initially agrees on the plan, friction between teams begins as soon as the work starts. In this practical episode of the Speak In Flow podcast, host Melinda Lee sits down with strategic communications expert Eileen Wixted to diagnose why alignment breaks down, and exactly how to fix it. Eileen debunks the myth that communication is a "soft skill," revealing why it's actually a hard, hardwirable discipline as critical as math or science. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why "Clear is Kind" Isn't Just a Saying “High-performing teams have a high-performing communication culture. You cannot have one without the other.” How leaders waste time, energy, and money communicating after solving problems, and the simple shift to putting communication at the center of every decision. Alignment vs. Agreement “You don't have to agree. But once the decision is made, you align and carry the flag.” A masterclass in how executive teams can debate fiercely, then move forward as one. The PEAR Model for High-Stakes Communication “A high-performing leadership team begins with its ability to communicate well.” A practical framework (People, Environment, Assets, Reputation) to assess any crisis or sensitive situation, even when you have no time to prepare. Tabletop Drills Are the New Crisis Plans Why 120-page binders don't work anymore, and how running short, injection-based crisis simulations prepares your team for real-world chaos. _________________________________ "Soft" problems often have hard consequen ces, and misalignment is one of them. The main problem is that it is difficult to spot without training and is often confused with a lack of motivation or accountability. Can you clearly identify when your team is misaligned? Learn how to identify misalignment in our latest blog post. "Identifying Misalignment. Is your team not working toward the same goal?" _________________________________ About the Guest: Eileen Wixted is a nationally recognized strategic communications and crisis management veteran and the principal of Wixted & Company. A former Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist. Her firm has been named an Agency Elite Top 120 Firm by PRNews for four consecutive years, and she was named the Des Moines Business Record's 2016 Woman Business Owner of the Year. Today, she helps executives find the courage and the words to communicate in a way that builds understanding, trust, and lasting alignment, because as she puts it, "you can make great business decisions, but if you don't know how to communicate them, they will never get implemented." Social Handles Website: https://www.thinkwixted.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-wixted-97b4796/ Fun Facts: 🍝 Eileen is originally from Brooklyn, New York, and brings that direct, no-nonsense style to everything she does. 🍽️ Her first job was as a waitress at a Coney Island diner, where you could not write anything down or use a tray to carry the food. Arms only! 🕺 She also won the Big Daddy's disco contest in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Yes, really.) _________________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcast review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

    45분
  8. Your Team Is Working Hard But Going Nowhere

    5월 5일

    Your Team Is Working Hard But Going Nowhere

    Are your teams working hard but moving in different directions? Join Melinda Lee as she cuts through the noise of busy calendars and makes a full effort to reveal the hidden culprit slowing down your growth: misalignment, not a lack of motivation. In this special episode of the Speak in Flow podcast Legacy Growth Series, Melinda tackles one of the most expensive and overlooked problems facing leaders today, and gives you a single question that will diagnose exactly where your organization is breaking down. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Real Reason Your Team Isn't Growing “If only effort equated to growth, then you'd be thriving...” Why "working harder" never equals growth, and how to spot the difference between productive motion and directionless activity that costs you opportunities. The Cost of Misalignment Aligned teams are 58% faster and 72% more profitable. Discover what misalignment is actually costing your company, including your very best people, who burn out not from hard work, but from working hard with nothing to show for it. The One Question That Exposes Your Growth Problem A simple, powerful question to ask your leadership team (and bonus points if your whole organization can answer it). The pause after you ask it is a direct measure of what's slowing your company down. From Clarity to Results “Execution is the question between clarity and the results.” Once clarity is solved, a new problem emerges: execution. Melinda previews her next episode, Why Strategies Fail Without an Accountability System, setting the stage for what comes after alignment. __________________________________________ Are your teams working hard, but growth remains stagnant? 🚩 The problem is rarely motivation. It's misalignment. Only 28% of executives can clearly articulate their company's strategic priorities. The results? Less productivity and more burnout. Learn how to identify misalignment in our latest blog post. "Identifying Misalignment. Is your team not working toward the same goal?" _________________________________ About Melinda: Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results. She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence. Website: https://speakinflow.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcast review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

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How loud is your inner critic? Would you love to silence the inner critic and develop the skills to Speak in Flow? After a decade of studying the state of flow, Melinda Lee has found the actionable and practical steps for heart-centred leaders to develop their communication confidence. Melinda helps leaders like you overcome their fear of public speaking and transform self-doubt into confidence & freedom, so they can exponentially increase their impact with heart and ease. We all have an internal dial of authentic strength, and when we learn to turn it up in spite of our circumstances, people feel and hear us, and our world changes. That is the power of our voice. When we Speak in Flow: · We feel free to be ourselves. · We speak from the heart. · We can connect with our audience · We feel more in alignment with our purpose. · Other people are attracted to us, and more opportunities show up! There are many ways to manifest authority, abundance and influence. What I stand for and love doing is empowering others to get in touch with their heart, tune into their intuition, and communicate their truth. This is Speak in Flow.

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  • 제작진
    Melinda Lee
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    164
  • 등급
    전체 연령 사용가
  • 저작권
    © Copyright 2026 Melinda Lee
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    Speak In Flow